954 Area Code
Covers Fort Lauderdale and nearby communities in Florida.
(954) 555-0142Area code 954 map
Interactive coverage map for area code 954, centered on Fort Lauderdale, Florida
26.1223, -80.1434
Open in OpenStreetMapArea code 954 coverage map — centered on Fort Lauderdale. Shaded area shows the approximate reach around the primary city.
If you are trying to place Fort Lauderdale, FL on the map, area code 954 is the one that covers it. It reaches roughly 1.5 million people across places such as Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Coral Springs and more. The region observes Eastern time, so a number like (954) 555-0142 is on that clock right now. On the ground it spans Broward. It shares its territory with the overlay code 754, which sit on the exact same map. Because the 954 region uses more than one area code, you must dial all ten digits — area code included — even for a local call. You do not, however, need to dial a leading 1 for calls within the US and Canada. On this page you'll find a live local clock for Fort Lauderdale, an interactive coverage map, the cities and counties 954 serves, its overlay and neighboring codes, and tips on spotting 954 spam calls.
Cities covered by 954
Cities & neighborhoods
- Fort Lauderdale
- Pembroke Pines
- Hollywood
- Coral Springs
- Pompano Beach
- Davie
- Plantation
- Sunrise
- Deerfield Beach
- Lauderhill
- Weston
- Tamarac
- Coconut Creek
- Margate
- North Lauderdale
- Hallandale Beach
- Cooper City
- Dania Beach
- Lauderdale Lakes
Nearby & overlay area codes
Overlay codes (same area)
These share 954’s geography — a number in either code can be on the same street.
Neighboring codes
Codes for adjacent regions and metros.
Is a call from 954 a scam?
The 954 area around Fort Lauderdale sees heavy tourism and seasonal traffic, and scam calls here often pose as hotels, travel bookings, timeshares or 'prize' offers. Genuine 954 calls come from local businesses and residents. Because a familiar area code can be spoofed by anyone, don't assume a 954 call is trustworthy just because it looks local.
Red flags to watch for
- Pressure to act right now, or threats of arrest, fines, or service being cut off.
- Requests to pay with gift cards, wire transfer, crypto, or a payment app.
- Asking for passwords, one-time codes, your SSN, or full card/bank numbers.
- A robocall or recording, or a number that won’t let you call back.
When unsure, hang up and call the organization back on a number you look up yourself.
Calling a 954 number from abroad
Every 954 number is a US/Canada +1 number. From a mobile anywhere, the simplest approach is to dial it in international format:
+1 954 555-0142If your phone can’t dial the +, replace it with your country’s exit code, then 1, then the number:
- UK, Germany, France & most of Europe
00 1 954 555-0142 - Australia
0011 1 954 555-0142 - Japan
010 1 954 555-0142 - Mexico
00 1 954 555-0142
Within the US and Canada you don’t need any of this — just dial the ten digits 954 555-0142.
Reverse phone lookup
Check any US or Canada number to see whether it's a working line, which carrier it sits on, whether it's mobile, landline or VoIP, and roughly where it's registered.
Shows carrier, line type and location. Owner name isn't available here.
Results are for personal, informational use only and may not be used for employment, credit, housing or tenant-screening decisions.
Area code 954: frequently asked questions
Where is the 954 area code located?
The 954 area code is located in Florida, centered on Fort Lauderdale. It covers Broward and nearby communities including Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie.
What time zone is 954 in?
Area code 954 is in the Eastern time zone (UTC-5 (EST) / UTC-4 (EDT)). You can see the exact current local time for Fort Lauderdale on the live clock above.
What cities use area code 954?
Cities and areas that use 954 include Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Hollywood, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach, Davie. Its primary city is Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Do I need to dial 1 before 954?
For calls within the US, you do not need to dial a leading 1, but you do need all ten digits: 954 plus the seven-digit number. The 954 area requires ten-digit dialing because more than one area code serves it.
Is 954 a toll-free or scam number?
No — 954 is a normal geographic area code for Fort Lauderdale, not a toll-free code (toll-free codes are 800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877 and 888). A 954 number is not inherently a scam, but the code can be spoofed. See the spam-call section above for how to tell.
What are the overlay area codes for 954?
Area code 954 is overlaid by 754, meaning those codes cover the same geographic area.